A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2342113 Details
Epoch: 108 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2343501 epoch_slot_no: 10701 block_no: 2342003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2060 time: 2019-03-20 09:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x607cf01e71acf8572f71f58c9c39a662347028d19f02e2596492dc3d4b0a77c2Block Operator
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